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"When You Wish Upon a Star" is the signature song written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington for Walt Disney's 1940 adaptation of Pinocchio.[1] The original version was first sung by Jiminy Cricket (Cliff Edwards)[1] and is heard over the opening credits and in the final scene of the film.

The song has been universally praised since its release, with its theme relating to wishes, dreams, and magic; all of which have become synonymous with the Disney brand. The song has since become the official anthem of The Walt Disney Company as a whole, having been used as the theme for the Walt Disney anthology series since 1954, and played alongside the Walt Disney Pictures logo at the beginning of many films since 1985.

Lyrics[]

Jiminy Cricket:
When you wish upon a star,
Makes no difference who you are.
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you.

If your heart is in your dream,
No request is too extreme.
When you wish upon a star,
As dreamers do.

Chorus:
Fate is kind.
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing.

Jiminy Cricket:
Like a bolt out of the blue,
Fate steps in and sees you through.
When you wish upon a star,
Your dreams... come... true!

Jiminy Cricket:
When your heart is in your dream,
No request is too extreme.

Chorus:
When you wish upon a star,
Your dreams come true!

You'll find your dreams come true!

When a star is born,
They possess a gift or two.
One of them is this:
They have the power to make a wish come true.

When you wish upon a star,
Makes no difference who you are.
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you.

If your heart is in your dream,
No request is too extreme.
When you wish upon a star,
As dreamers do.

Fate is kind.
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing.

Like a bolt out of the blue,
Fate steps in and sees you through.
When you wish upon a star,
Your dreams come true!

Jiminy Cricket:
When you wish upon a star,
Makes no difference who you are.
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you.

If your heart is in your dream,
No request is too extreme.
When you wish upon a star,
As dreamers do.

Fate is kind.
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing.

Like a bolt out of the blue,
Suddenly, it comes in view.
When you wish upon a star,
Your dreams come true!

When a star is born,
They possess a gift or two.
One of them is this:
They have the power to make a wish come true.

When you wish...
When you wish...
When you wish...
Wish upon a star

When you wish...
When you wish...
When you wish...
Wish upon a star

When you wish...
When you wish...
When you wish...
Wish upon a star

When you wish upon a star,
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you

When you wish...
When you wish...
When you wish...
Wish upon a star

If your heart is in your dream,
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do

When you wish...
When you wish...

Fate is kind.
She brings to those who love
And this sweet, fulfillment of
Their secret's longing

Like a bolt out of a blue,
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true

When you wish...
When you wish (yeah yeah yeah)
When you wish...
Wish upon a star... (your dreams come true.)

When you wish...
When you wish...
When you wish...
Wish upon a star... (when you wish upon a star.)

When you wish...
When you wish... (when you wish...)
When you wish
Wish upon a star... (your dreams come true.)

When you wish...
When you wish...
When you wish...
Wish upon a star

Fate is kind.
She brings to those who love
And this sweet, fulfillment of
Their secret's longing

When you wish upon a star,
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you

When you wish...
When you wish...

When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true

When you wish...
When you wish...
When you wish...
Wish upon a star... (wish upon a star)

When you wish...
When you wish...
When you wish... (when you wish)
Wish upon a star...

Jiminy Cricket:
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you

If your heart is in your dream,
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do

Chorus:
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing

Jiminy Cricket:
Like a bolt out of the blue,
Fate steps in and sees you through...
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true!

(not in Disney Sing-Along Songs version)
Jiminy Cricket (Speaking):
From all of us to all of you, Merry Christmas.

Chorus (Singing):
When you wish upon a star,
Your dreams come true!

You'll find your dreams come true!

When you wish upon a star,
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you

If your heart is in your dream,
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do

Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing...

Like a bolt out of the blue,
Fate steps in and sees you through...
When you wish upon a star,
Your dreams come true

(instrumental)

Like a bolt out of the blue,
Fate steps in and sees you through...
When you wish upon a star,
Your dreams... come... true

Your dreams come true!

When you wish upon a star,
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you

If your heart is in your dream,
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do

Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing...

Like a bolt out of the blue,
Fate steps in and sees you through...
When you wish upon a star,
Your dreams come true

Dreams are as real as you want them to be
Dreams are as real as the sky and the sea
Just change your perspective
Your point of view
Now you believe in me (You believe in me)
And I believe... (I believe...)
In you...

When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you

When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true!

(instrumental beginning)
Alan-A-Dale:
(playing lute; When you wish upon a star...)

Scat Cat, and Mirabel Madrigal:
(playing trumpet, and accordion; Makes no difference who you are...)

(Hathi Jr. trumpets)

Belle:
Anything your heart desires

Belle & The Beast:
Will come to you

Hades:
(spoken) I knew this was gonna happen.

Quasimodo:
If your heart is in your dream

Pocahontas:
No request is too extreme

Ariel:
When you wish-

Scuttle:
(vocalizing "upon a star-")

Baloo & Mowgli:
As dreamers do

Chorus:
Fate is kind.
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing

Snow White, Mulan & Asha:
Like a bolt out of the blue

Winnie the Pooh:
Fate steps in and sees you through

Jiminy Cricket:
When you wish upon a star

All:
Your dreams... come... true

Trivia[]

Videos[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 134. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. "AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs".

External links[]


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Pinocchio logo
Media
Films: Pinocchio (video/soundtrack) • Remake (soundtrack) • Geppetto (soundtrack)

Television: House of MouseA Poem Is...
Shorts: Figaro and Cleo
Video Games: Video gameKingdom HeartsKingdom Hearts: Chain of MemoriesKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop DistanceDisney Emoji Blitz
Books: Pinocchio's Promise

Disney Parks
Cinderella Castle Mystery TourDisney Animation BuildingDisney Friends of the MonthIt's a Small WorldPinocchio's Daring JourneyStorybook Land Canal Boats

Entertainment: AnimagiqueDisney Dreams: An Enchanted ClassicDisney's WishesFantasmic!Fantasy FestivalMickey's Gift of DreamsMickey's Magical Music WorldOne Man's Dream II: The Magic Lives On!Once Upon a Mouse
Restaurants: Cleo'sPinocchio Village Haus Restaurant
Shops: Geppetto's Holiday WorkshopPleasure Island CandiesStromboli's Wagon
Parades: A Million Splashes of ColourCelebrate A Dream Come True ParadeDisney's Dreams On Parade: Moving OnDisney's FantillusionDisney's Magical Moments ParadeDisney's Party ExpressDisney Carnivale ParadeDisney Cinema ParadeDisney Magic on ParadeDisney Stars on ParadeDreaming Up!Festival of Fantasy ParadeHappiness is Here ParadeJubilation!Magic HappensMain Street Electrical ParadeMickey's Rainy Day ExpressMickey's Storybook ExpressSpectroMagicThe Wonderful World of Disney ParadeWalt Disney's Parade of DreamsDisney Harmony in Color! Parade
Fireworks: Believe... There's Magic in the StarsDisney EnchantmentDisneyland ForeverFantasy in the SkyIlluminate! A Nighttime CelebrationMagical: Disney's New Nighttime Spectacular of Magical CelebrationsWe Love Mickey!MomentousOnce Upon a TimeRemember... Dreams Come TrueWishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney DreamsWonderful World of AnimationWondrous Journeys
Spring: Disney's Spring Promenade
Summer: Mickey's WaterWorksStitch and Friends Summer Surprise
Halloween: Scream and Shout Halloween ParadeMaze of Madness: The Nightmare Experiment ContinuesThe Villains Rockin’ Halloween
Christmas: A Christmas Fantasy ParadeMickey's Most Merriest Celebration

Characters
Pinocchio: PinocchioJiminy CricketThe Blue FairyGeppettoFigaroCleoHonest JohnGideonStromboliDancing PuppetsThe CoachmanThe Coachman's AssistantsLampwickThe Stupid Little BoysMonstroGendarme

Geppetto: Junior BuonragazzoLazardo VSignora Giovanni
Remake: Signora VitelliSofia the SeagullFabianaSabina

Locations
VillageGeppetto's WorkshopStromboli's CaravanPleasure Island
Songs
Pinocchio: When You Wish Upon a StarLittle Wooden HeadGive a Little WhistleHi-Diddle-Dee-DeeI've Got No Strings

Geppetto: ToysEmpty HeartAnd SonJust Because It's MagicBravo, Stromboli!Satisfaction GuaranteedPleasure IslandSince I Gave My Heart Away
Remake: When He Was Here With MePinocchio, PinocchioI Will Always DanceThe Coachman to Pleasure Island
Deleted: Jiminy CricketHonest JohnAs I Was Sayin' to the DuchessTurn On the Old Music BoxNo StringsRolling Along to Pleasure IslandThree Cheers for AnythingMonstro the Whale

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